Forty-five years after Kool & The Gang founding member George Brown was credited as one of eight writers of the legendary R&B band’s #1 hit “Celebration,” the late great drummer, keyboardist and vocalist’s esteemed group, The George Brown Ensemble is gathering in Los Angeles on April 24 at the Sun Rose to celebrate the release of the LIVE IN PARIS album, his extraordinary second posthumous album since his passing in 2023. While his first, WHERE I’M COMING FROM (2024), was a pop/soul and vocal oriented project, this new collection offers a deep, emotionally charged exploration of his passion for straight-ahead, Miles Davis influenced jazz, blues, orchestral and brass-ensemble vibes. With legendary drummer Vinnie Colaiuta finalizing key tracks, the effervescent collection includes contributions from longtime Kool collaborator/keyboardist Curtis F. Williams, trumpeter Mike Cardone and saxophonists Philip Wack and Louis Van Taylor.
